The Importance of the Existence of a Code of Ethics in a Workplace for Blue-Collar Workers

Radi, Sherihan (2020): The Importance of the Existence of a Code of Ethics in a Workplace for Blue-Collar Workers.

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of the existence of a code of ethics in the work place on the blue-collar workers' security and job satisfaction. The data for this research was collected using self-administered questionnaires from blue-collar employees working in the construction and contracting sectors in Egypt. The results of this research showed a significant relationship between the existence of a code of ethics in a workplace and the blue-collar workers' security and job satisfaction. The development of this research line in future can benefit from using the insights from this study.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: code of ethics, workplace, blue-collar workers, security, job satisfaction.
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M0 - General

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